Vaginal atrophy: What every woman should knowThe fact that our bodies are constantly changing is probably something many of us are all too aware of, but what about the changes that take place in our vagina? This area of our body is also always in flux, and that's especially true during menopause, when things can start to feel pretty different down there.
, about what symptoms to look out for, what to do if you have any and whether the condition can impact your fertility.Vaginal atrophy, also known as atrophic vaginitis, occurs when the vaginal walls become thin, dry and inflamed. This may happen when your body has less oestrogen, for example at the point of menopause. This can lead to thinner, less elastic vaginal skin, which can result in sex becoming uncomfortable over time as well as urinary symptoms.